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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Student video describes life in the Quad

June 9, 2013

A new video created by Cougar Chronicle staff members takes a look inside The Quad, the new student housing development at Cal State San Marcos, featuring a peek at the rooms and common areas and interviews with residents. Check out other student-made video features at the new CSUSM Cougar Chronicle...

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Brownie Tuesday with Reyna B: the story of an AB540 student

May 9, 2013

By Bobby Rivera Staff Writer For being one of the top six colleges that support first-generation college students, CSU San Marcos has focused on building communities within the campus, as seen in Greek life and various campus clubs and organizations. However, a new, invisible club on campus consists...

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STEM offers science programs to local grade schools

May 9, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer Hands-on science education is something that younger kids are excited by, and anyone who was once a kid understands why. The CSUSM STEM program aims to inspire that excitement. It’s fair to say that to some degree, all of us are fascinated by science. However, children...

Restaurant Review: Tina's offers area's biggest, best sandwiches

Restaurant Review: Tina’s offers area’s biggest, best sandwiches

May 9, 2013

By Alex Franco Staff Writer There is a hidden secret few people outside of San Marcos know about, but if you ask anyone in town where the go-to place for the best sandwich is, Tina’s Deli will be their answer. Tina’s Deli, located off of Twin Oaks Valley Road, has been a prime lunch stop for...

Pride walk, Rainbow Recognition finishes year with style

Pride walk, Rainbow Recognition finishes year with style

May 9, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer It can be expected that after a month of Gaypril festivities and as the school year draws to a close, the LGBTQA Pride Center will close in a way worth remembering. During U-hour on April 30, the campus was ablaze with color and voices as the 2nd Annual Pride...

Campus offers plenty of spots for last-minute cram sessions

Campus offers plenty of spots for last-minute cram sessions

May 9, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor For the next two weeks, students can use either the Gender Equity Center or Kellogg Library to focus on preparing for their upcoming finals. While both facilities are used by students throughout the year for studying, the Gender Equity Center and Kellogg Library will...

Jessie's Recipe Corner: Oats 'N Spice Cookies

Jessie’s Recipe Corner: Oats ‘N Spice Cookies

May 9, 2013

By Jessie Gambrell Staff Writer It’s the last few weeks of school, but baking these homemade cookies will send you to a different world, a different dimension even. Cookies so warm, so sweet, so soothing that even your mama will say, “what’s up?” There is a neat story behind these cookies actually;...

No plans? Here are five things to do this summer

No plans? Here are five things to do this summer

May 9, 2013

By Keandre Williams-Chambers Staff Writer As much fun as the freedom sounds, sometimes summer break is not that fun without a few things to do here and there. We have all had it: those moments when we find ourselves moaning and groaning about something to do. Well, many of us are adults here. Let’s...

Cougar List: Students can sell textbooks through CSUSM's own 'Craigslist'

Cougar List: Students can sell textbooks through CSUSM’s own ‘Craigslist’

May 9, 2013

By Anne Hall Staff Writer Students always need ways to network, make money, and get rid of those textbooks they’ve used. Now there is an alternative with CSUSM’s Cougar List. Cougar Alumni Mario Clay, Brendan Bass and Brandon Baker have created a new website called “Cougar List.”  Much like...

Students, staff celebrate civility on campus

Students, staff celebrate civility on campus

May 9, 2013

By Katlin Sweeney Features Editor Avid campus members dedicated to CSUSM’s Civility Campaign were honored this past week at their annual end-of-the-year dinner. The Civility & Exchange Celebration, which took place on April 30, presented awards to the students, staff and faculty members that...

ASI offers students 'Finals Detox'

ASI offers students ‘Finals Detox’

May 9, 2013

ASI’s Finals Detox Event Students to get free study materials By Ryan Downs Staff Writer It is 9 a.m. on Monday, there is a paper due, then an online test at noon, then another paper due at 2:30 p.m., than two papers due tomorrow. Yes, one of the most stressful times of the year is upon us once...

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STEM program expands science program to local grade schools

May 8, 2013

By Ryan Downs Staff Writer Hands-on science education is something that younger kids are excited by, and anyone who was once a kid understands why. The CSUSM STEM program aims to inspire that excitement. It’s fair to say that to some degree, all of us are fascinated by science. However, children...

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